HuiChang Li Emails Part 3.2.1 PDF

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"Michael Johnson"
Gerard, Jennie (JGerard@oaklandnet.com); Lane, Patrick
RE: Community Benefits
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 10:36:00 AM
12th st parcel-comm benefits 4-27a HCL questions.xlsx
Hi Michael,
See attached Excel spreadsheet note the four worksheets.
Updated April 27 is the final version on the community benefits list totaling $500K, sent to me
by Jennie. (I have not received an updated/final version of the Word document that was going
back and forth.)
Note that I made a few minor corrections in Corrections to April 27.
Also, in HCL Questions April 27 I have outlined outstanding questions about the
implementation of these benefits; i.e. timing of receipt of funds (at closing?), who will be initial
recipient of funds (City or third party?), at what point each benefit is deemed complete, etc.. These
details need to be worked out as we draft the actual DDA.
While I am waiting to hear back from CM Guillen about his intent re: these details, you should talk
to your team and provide your response to each question, if possible. For some questions, you
might not have a preference and it is a really a City decision but for others you might.
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li
Urban Economic Analyst
CITY OF OAKLAND, Economic & Workforce Development Department

Project Implementation Division
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5313, Oakland CA 94612

Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Michael Johnson [mailto:mjohnson@urbancorellc.com]

Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 9:45 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Community Benefits
HC, just talked to Abel. He said you received the Community Benefits plan he finished. Pls
send me a copy. Thx, MJ
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Michael E.Johnson, President
UrbanCore Development, LLC
4096 Piedmont Avenue
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c: (415) 748-2300 mjohnson@urbancorellc.com
www.urbancorellc.com
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Li, Hui Chang

Gerard, Jennie (JGerard@oaklandnet.com)
RE: condo conversion credits for sale on the market, FYI
Monday, April 27, 2015 2:23:00 PM
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Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
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Mulvey, Christia
Li, Hui Chang
RE: condo conversion rental aff restrictions
Thursday, July 24, 2014 5:49:49 PM
Some of thats in the Reg Agreement (binds operating of the projects) and somes in the Loan
Agreement.
Heres a synopsis from last years NOFA (I dont think it will change much on this front this year). Our
projects dont fall neatly under either the strict professional services or construction (generally,
geared towards City-owned Public Works projects).
Generally, contractors must comply with L/SLBE, LEP, Apprenticeship, Prevailing Wage, Equal
Benefits and Certified Payrolls
The developers need to comply with Living Wage, and Equal Benefits
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/report/oak030844.pdf
City of Oakland, HCD Page 33
2013 Housing Development NOFA
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must comply with the following City of Oakland Employment and
Contracting programs:
50% Local and Small Local For Profit and Not For Profit Business Enterprise
Program (L/SLBE)
50% Local Employment Program
15% Oakland Apprenticeship Program
Payment of Prevailing Wages
City of Oakland Living Wage Ordinance
City of Oakland Equal Benefits Ordinance
Electronic Certified Payroll Submittals
More information can be found at the City of Oakland's website at
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/CityAdministration/d/CP/index.htm and at
the meeting with Contract Compliance staff to be held prior to the NOFA deadline. It is
recommended that sponsors who receive City funding awards meet with Contract
Compliance staff early in the predevelopment process to ensure a complete understanding
of all the options regarding how the project may meet the requirements. Submission of
documentation regarding the above requirements and a meeting with the contractors and
Contract Compliance staff will also be required prior to construction start.
Additional contracting requirements and instructions include:
The use of contractors that appear on the federal governments list of
suspended and debarred contractors is expressly prohibited.
The Developer must require Prime Contractors and all subcontractors to enter
ALL certified payroll reports into the Labor Compliance Program (LCP)
tracker in accordance with Special Provision Section 7 subsection 7-2.2.1. The
LCP tracker is a web based program that monitors the payment of Davis Bacon
and State of California prevailing wages. The prime contractor will be charged
a monthly fee for this service (subcontractors will not be charged).
The 50% L/SLBE requirement must be met on both the professional services
and construction phases of each project. A minimum of 25% of this
requirement must be met with SLBE participation.
The general contractor selected must comply with the State of California
Prevailing Wage as determined by the Department of Industrial Relations.
Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations Section 16001(d), residential
projects consist of single-family homes and apartments up to and including
four stories. Applicants seeking residential wage rates must submit a request to
Contract Compliance at least 90 days prior to the bid advertisement. The
request for residential rates must include a description of the project, type of
project (i.e. new construction or rehabilitation), the number of units, and the
anticipated bid advertisement date. The residential prevailing wage
determination includes those crafts(s)/classifications(s), or type of worker(s)
not covered by the general determination. Special determinations are issued on
a project-by-project basis and cannot be issued retroactive to the bid
advertisement date of the project. In the absence of a residential prevailing
wage determination, the awarding body should refer to the State of California
Directors General Prevailing Wage Determinations.
Residential prevailing wage determinations are issued based upon information
provided which indicates that the contract has not been let or signed for the
project. If the construction contract is not signed and work does not begin within
twelve (12) months of the residential wage determination, you must inform the
division of Contract Compliance so that updated rates can be obtained. City of Oakland, HCD Page
34
2013 Housing Development NOFA
In the absence of a special residential wage determination, the general prevailing
wage determination must be used. These rates can be obtained via the internet at
www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR.
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Christia Katz Mulvey
Housing Development Coordinator
City of Oakland Housing & Community Development
510.238.3623 (ph); 510.238.3691 (fax); cmulvey@oaklandnet.com
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/hcd/index.htm
From: Li, Hui Chang
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 5:29 PM

To: Mulvey, Christia
Subject: RE: condo conversion rental aff restrictions
Thank you, Christia. Very helpful.

Could you send me a copy of a standard Regulatory Agreement?
I want to see what you normally require regarding Oakland-based employment relating to both the
construction phase of the development, and for ongoing operation of the completed development.
(Mr. Vann is asking for this to apply to the 12 th St Remainder Parcel as well)
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Mulvey, Christia

Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 3:38 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: condo conversion rental aff restrictions
From our standard Reg Agreement language for City funded affordable housing projects:
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION. Owner may not convert Project Units to
condominium or cooperative ownership or sell condominium or cooperative conversion
rights to the Property during the term of this Regulatory Agreement. However, Oakland
will give reasonable consideration to any proposal to convert Project Units to limitedequity cooperative ownership.
Christia Katz Mulvey

Housing Development Coordinator
City of Oakland Housing & Community Development
510.238.3623 (ph); 510.238.3691 (fax); cmulvey@oaklandnet.com
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/hcd/index.htm
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Schlenk, Sarah
Lane, Patrick; Li, Hui Chang
RE: cost implications for 12th St DDA
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 1:58:53 PM
Got it, so I think the language below is fine.

From: Lane, Patrick
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 1:51 PM
To: Schlenk, Sarah; Li, Hui Chang
Subject: RE: cost implications for 12th St DDA
The escrowed funds do not come to the City until all potential hazmat costs are incurred and
reimbursed. The funds stay in escrow and the City (Hui Chang as project manager) authorizes
payments to the developer. Any funds remaining after everything is reimbursed, are then released
to the City.
Patrick Lane [mailto:pslane@oaklandnet.com]
Development Manager, City Of Oakland
Economic & Workforce Development Department
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5313
Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691
From: Schlenk, Sarah
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Lane, Patrick
It will be deposited into the same place (as the entire $5.1M). I call Osborn about whether an
appropriation is needed for the escrow spending.
From: Li, Hui Chang
To: Schlenk, Sarah
Cc: Lane, Patrick
Ok thanks.
but what funding block in Oracle should the environmental remediation allowance be deposited
into? Or how will that work??
From: Schlenk, Sarah

To: Li, Hui Chang
See edits below.

Thanks,
Sarah
From: Li, Hui Chang
To: Schlenk, Sarah
Subject: cost implications for 12th St DDA
Hows this?
COST SUMMARY/IMPLICATIONS
The land sale proceeds totaling up to $5.1 million will be deposited in the General Purpose
Fund (1010), Real Estate Services Organization (85321), Surplus Property Account (48111),
Surplus Property Disposition Project (P47010), Real Estate Program (PS32).
An Environmental Remediation Allowance not to exceed $250,000 of the land sale proceeds
will be set aside in escrow. The exact amount will be negotiated and based on findings of the
Phase II report and deposited in blah, blah, blah
$200,000 of the land sale proceeds from this transaction will be appropriated to fund the
development of an Asset Portfolio Management Plan for all City-owned real estate, to be
managed by the Real Estate Services Division. The funds will be appropriated in the General
Fund (1010), Real Estate Division (85231), Contract Contingency (54011), and Real Estate
(PS32). The exact project number is to-be-established.
Developer has agreed to pay for all escrow fees and closing costs, including City and any
other county taxes.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
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Gerard, Jennie
RE: Council President Kernighan would like an update on the Lake Merritt Towers Project
Monday, June 09, 2014 4:11:00 PM
First Amendment extending ENA for 12th Street Remainder 6-9-14.pdf
UC ENA Schedule of Performance - proposed extension 4-16-14.xlsx
No, the 180-day ENA extension does not have to come to Council.
See attached the Amendment that just got approved by City Attorney. I will now begin to route it
to get it signed.
I am still working to finalize the exact extension dates with Michael but the attached Schedule (to
be attached as Exhibit A to Amendment) shows the dates we are currently considering for the
various ENA deliverables that will not be met by July 2nd 2014.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Gerard, Jennie

Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 4:05 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: RE: Council President Kernighan would like an update on the Lake Merritt Towers Project
Thanks for this, Hui Chang. Good to know both that the parking under the parkland is no
longer being proposed and the total number of units is closer to the original proposal.
Does the ENA extension come to Council for approval?
Jennie Gerard, Chief of Staff
Oakland City Council President Patricia Kernighan
District 2 Councilmember
510.238.7023 (direct)
510.238.7002 (District Office)
In the office Monday - Thursday
From: Li, Hui Chang
To: Gerard, Jennie
Subject: RE: Council President Kernighan would like an update on the Lake Merritt Towers Project
Ok, sure thing.

See attached email from Michael Johnson which gives an update as of today.
The ENA 180-day extension is in process.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691

To: Li, Hui Chang; Lane, Patrick
Cc: Mendoza, Mandalyn
Subject: Council President Kernighan would like an update on the Lake Merritt Towers Project
Hello Patrick and Hui Chang,

Pat Kernighan and I would like to meet with you for an update on the plans for the Lake
Merritt Towers Project, including the process for the ENA extension, the current number of
proposed units, the proposed parking beneath park land, etc. Shortly, Scheduler Mandalyn
Mendoza will send you two an Outlook invitation for a meeting.
510.238.7023 (direct)
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"Theresa Wallace"
mjohnson@urbancorellc.com; Gray, Neil D.
RE: CPP7645 RE: Lake Merritt Apartments Admin CE-2
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 4:08:00 PM
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Hi Theresa,
Thank you for these responses. Very helpful. I have just a few clarifying questions just to make sure I
am understanding all this correctly.
The DD Coalition is asking for exact wind speeds before project and after project.
You state this is already provided in the study. I assume you are referring to Figure 5? But then
Anthony states further analysis and comparative wind speed data can be compiled as an additional
service and also points us to the technical data contained in the appendix of the report. So which is
it?? Can you help me understand if the DD Coalition concerns are addressed or not in the existing
report. It seems to me no additional services are needed and we can extrapolate from the results in
the existing study do you agree?
Feel free to give me a call if thats easier. Thank you!
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Theresa Wallace [mailto:Theresa.Wallace@lsa-assoc.com]

Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 2:01 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang; Gray, Neil D.; mjohnson@urbancorellc.com
Subject: FW: CPP7645 RE: Lake Merritt Apartments Admin CE-2
Hi Hui
Please see below for additional response from the wind consultant.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
- Theresa
From: Anthony S. Bova [mailto:abova@cppwind.com]
To: Theresa Wallace
Cc: Ron L. Petersen; Project File
Subject: CPP7645 RE: Lake Merritt Apartments Admin CE-2
Hi TheresaYour analysis is generally correct. Ill address the same points below in blue typeface. We tailored
the report to address only whether the locations passed or failed the single criterion. If needed,
however, we can do further analysis and compile comparative wind speed data as an additional
service. Note also that there is extra technical data contained in the appendix of the report.
(a) several points on the surface of the lake - no points on surface of lake are studied.
Correct; however, I am not sure that there would be an impact on points within the lake since
there are no impacts aside from those immediately adjacent to the building. I will check with
the wind consultant on their opinion. The points closest to the lake (38, 39 and 40) either
show no change or a reduction in wind speed with the addition of the tower. Extrapolation of
those results to the lake surface may be valid in the channel close to those points. The effect
of the tower should diminish with distance from the tower and is unlikely to have an effect
on the main body of the lake. However, we can perform tests at locations on the lake surface
as an additional service if required.
(b) the east side pedestrian pathway along the Channel at the line of the OUSD fence
corresponds with points 13 and 14. Correct. These locations show a reduction in mean wind
speed with the addition of the tower.
(c) at both pathways under the center of the vehicle bridge already covered by points 38 and
39. Correct. As mentioned above, these show a reduction or no change in mean wind speed
with the addition of the tower.
(d) at the center of the north and south topside sidewalks of the vehicle bridge points 36
and 37 cover the south topside but not the north side. Again, same thoughts as with (a).
Points 36 and 37 show slight reductions in mean wind speed with the addition of the tower,
while points 39 and 41 the points closest to the north side of the vehicle bridge show no
change or a slight increase (8%) in mean wind speed. These data bracket the likely changes
in wind speed.
(e) at the center of the bicycle-pedestrian bridge yes, covered by point 40. Point 40 shows a
very slight reduction in mean wind speed with the addition of the tower.
(f) at the easterly portion of the passive park area adjoining the project yes, covered by
points 16 and 17. Points 16 and 17 show a 21% decrease and a 21% increase, respectively,
in mean wind speed when the tower is in place. Both points are rated for pedestrian walking
in the tower and non-tower scenarios.
(g) at the public sidewalk fronting the project along E 12th Street
yes, covered by points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Except for location 5, which shows a 16% increase in
wind speed, these locations show reductions in mean wind speed when the tower is in place.
Let me know if you have questions or concerns.

Best regards,
~tony
Anthony S. Bova
Senior Engineer
CPP WIND ENGINEERING & AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS

+1 970 498 2369 | Direct
+1 970 221 3371 | Front Desk
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From: Theresa Wallace

Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 5:37 PM
To: 'Li, Hui Chang'
Cc: NGray@oaklandnet.com; mjohnson@urbancorellc.com
Subject: RE: Lake Merritt Apartments Admin CE-2
Hi Hui
I am sorry that I wasnt able to get back to you until earlier. Please see my responses below in green
From: Li, Hui Chang [mailto:HLi@oaklandnet.com]
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 3:57 PM
To: Theresa Wallace
Subject: Lake Merritt Apartments Admin CE-2
Hi Theresa,
I know that you are waiting to receive some comments from City staff about your Draft #2,
submitted on Oct 21st before working on incorporating those comments into your next deliverable,
the Screencheck Draft.
I also understand that you will be holding on this work until you receive outstanding payment from
UrbanCore, which I am hopeful will be coming soon.
In the meanwhile, could you please review the attached letter from the Measure DD Coalition and
let me know if you believe these items regarding the wind and shadow impacts from LMA are
already addressed in our current scope or not? (Measure DD Coalition is a community group who
is closely following the LMA project and its effects on the Measure DD funded-improvements and
on the experience of the Lake as a public asset in general.)
I discussed with Neil Gray and he think the items about the shadow study are already addressed in
our existing scope. We also think most of the wind study points that the DD Coalition is asking to
be studied are already covered as well, but perhaps not exactly. See my notes below in red below
about how the wind points in the study correspond to the points that the Coalition wants to see
studied.
Wind Study:
The Coalition desires that the Wind Study calculate wind speeds before and after (simulated)
construction of proposed Lake Merritt Tower Apartments for at least the following locations:
(a) several points on the surface of the lake - no points on surface of lake are studied.
Correct; however, I am not sure that there would be an impact on points within the lake since
there are no impacts aside from those immediately adjacent to the building. I will check with
the wind consultant on their opinion.
corresponds with points 13 and 14
at both pathways under the center of the vehicle bridge already covered by points 38 and
39
(d) at the center of the north and south topside sidewalks of the vehicle bridge points 36
and 37 cover the south topside but not the north side. Again, same thoughts as with (a)
(e) at the center of the bicycle-pedestrian bridge yes, covered by point 40
(f) at the easterly portion of the passive park area adjoining the project yes, covered by
points 16 and 17
yes, covered by points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Please let me know
1. Is my above assessment about the wind points accurate? Which of the wind points that DD
is interested in, if any, do you think are not already covered by your study? See above. All
points covered except surface of the lake and north side of the vehicle bridge.
2. I know for CEQA review purposes, the standard for wind is that the building under design
not increase likelihood of winds exceeding 36 mph at a given point for more than one hour
during daylight hours. The DD Coalition is asking for exact wind speeds before project and
after project is this kind of information something the wind consultant can provide? Yes,
this is provided in the study
3. Do you agree the shadow study already addresses what the shadow issues the DD Coalition
wants studied. Agreed
I would like to get your response to report to the DD Coalition at their Monday night meeting (on
the 17th ). Basically, if what the Coalition is asking for are things that can be studied but are not
already adequately covered under our existing Scope and if the DD Coalition insists on these items
being studied, then I will recommend that UrbanCore increase this Scope of work to ensure the
final environmental report addresses DDs concerns.
I look forward to your response and feel free to give me a call.
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: jamesevann@aol.com [mailto:jamesevann@aol.com]

Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 3:24 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: joelpeter88@gmail.com; Naomi@17th.com; jamesevann@aol.com; mikeudkow@gmail.com;
wthrelfall@pacbell.net
Subject: Re: Update on "Shadow" & "Wind" Studies at "Remainder Parcel" for Meas DD Coalition
Hello Hui,
Our apology for failure of the Measure DD Coalition to get back to you sooner with review comments
on the proposed scope for the "Wind and Shadow Studies" to be provided by LSA. We hope the
studies have not been hampered or delayed as result.
Following your update report at the Coalition's Sept 15 meeting, we presumed the Coalition heard and
accepted your report as a status update, and did not designate or assign review to the followup
committee. Accordingly, our reply is not a formal review, but are comments that most likely are already
to be addressed by LSA.
Wind Study:
(a) several points on the surface of the lake
(c) at both pathways under the center of the vehicle bridge
(d) at the center of the north and south topside sidewalks of the vehicle bridge
(e) at the center of the bicycle-pedestrian bridge
(f) at the easterly portion of the 'passive park' area adjoining the project
Shadow Study:
The Coalition desires that the study provide Drawings to depict maximum shadows cast by the
proposed building during:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
the Winter Solstice

the Summer Solstice
the Equinox
particularly how the new building's shadows may impinge on the new Tidal Marsh on the
west side of the Channel (near the South entrance of the Convention Center Building).
Importance: Tidal marsh plants require full sun. The Coalition desires to be informed if the new
building's height will cast more than minimum of shadows on the Tidal Marsh. Extended lengthy
shadows would affect the Marsh's restoration effort. Success of the Tidal Marsh is a requirement of
the City's permits with the U.S. Army Corps and the State Fish & Wildlife Agency.
Naomi Schiff
Joel Peter
James E Vann
Subcommittee for Coordination on Lake Merritt Boulevard Tower Apartments Project
-----Original Message----From: Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com>

To: jamesevann <jamesevann@aol.com>
Cc: Naomi <Naomi@17th.com>
Sent: Tue, Oct 28, 2014 3:02 pm
Subject: RE: Update on "Shadow" & "Wind" Studies at "Remainder Parcel" for Meas DD Coalition
Hi James and Naomi,
Just checking indo you have suggestions to forward to me relating to the scope for
LSAs wind and shadow study?
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li Urban Economic Analyst
Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 11:21 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Naomi@17th.com
Good morning, Hui,
Our appreciation for the information you shared on shadow & wind studies for the LM Blvd remainder
parcel. Interested, relevant persons have been asked to review the submittal. We will followup with
you early next week whether or not we have additional suggestions relating to the scope .
James E Vann,
for Meas DD Subcommittee
Hi James and Naomi,
I am contacting you as two members on the Measure DD subcommittee taskforce
following the 12th St Remainder Parcel development. Please feel free to share this
communication with others on Measure DD/taskforce who would be interested, as you
deem necessary.
...
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
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Michael Johnson
Gray, Neil D.
Li, Hui Chang; Theresa Wallace
RE: CPP7645 RE: Lake Merritt Apartments Admin CE-2
Thursday, November 20, 2014 9:42:18 AM
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Neil, thanks for your email, and Teresa for your teams work. We do not feel any
additional scope is necessary at this time. Michael
__________________________
Michael E. Johnson
President & CEO
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San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 748-2300
mjohnson@urbancorellc.com
On Nov 20, 2014 11:36 AM, "Gray, Neil D." <NGray@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
I want to make it clear that the City believes the wind study is sufficient for CEQA purposes. On
the other hand, the applicant can order additional studies if they would like to more directly
address the concerns of the Coalition.
--Neil
Neil Gray, Planner III | City of Oakland | Bureau of Planning | 250 Frank H. Ogawa, Suite 2114
|Oakland, CA 94612 | Phone: (510)238-3878 | Fax: (510) 238-4730 | Email: ngray@oaklandnet.com |
Website: www.oaklandnet.com/planning
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Theresa Wallace
Cc: mjohnson@urbancorellc.com; Gray, Neil D.
Subject: RE: CPP7645 RE: Lake Merritt Apartments Admin CE-2
Hi Theresa,
Thank you for these responses. Very helpful. I have just a few clarifying questions just to make
sure I am understanding all this correctly.
The DD Coalition is asking for exact wind speeds before project and after project.
You state this is already provided in the study. I assume you are referring to Figure 5? But then
Anthony states further analysis and comparative wind speed data can be compiled as an
additional service and also points us to the technical data contained in the appendix of the report.
So which is it?? Can you help me understand if the DD Coalition concerns are addressed or not in
the existing report. It seems to me no additional services are needed and we can extrapolate from
the results in the existing study do you agree?
Feel free to give me a call if thats easier. Thank you!

_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Theresa Wallace [mailto:Theresa.Wallace@lsa-assoc.com]

To: Li, Hui Chang; Gray, Neil D.; mjohnson@urbancorellc.com
Subject: FW: CPP7645 RE: Lake Merritt Apartments Admin CE-2
Hi Hui
Please see below for additional response from the wind consultant.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
- Theresa
From: Anthony S. Bova [mailto:abova@cppwind.com]

To: Theresa Wallace
Cc: Ron L. Petersen; Project File
Subject: CPP7645 RE: Lake Merritt Apartments Admin CE-2
Hi Theresa-
Your analysis is generally correct. Ill address the same points below in blue typeface. We tailored
the report to address only whether the locations passed or failed the single criterion. If needed,
however, we can do further analysis and compile comparative wind speed data as an additional
service. Note also that there is extra technical data contained in the appendix of the report.
(a) several points on the surface of the lake - no points on surface of lake are
studied. Correct; however, I am not sure that there would be an impact on points
within the lake since there are no impacts aside from those immediately adjacent
to the building. I will check with the wind consultant on their opinion. The points
closest to the lake (38, 39 and 40) either show no change or a reduction in wind
speed with the addition of the tower. Extrapolation of those results to the lake
surface may be valid in the channel close to those points. The effect of the tower
should diminish with distance from the tower and is unlikely to have an effect on
the main body of the lake. However, we can perform tests at locations on the lake
surface as an additional service if required.
(b) the east side pedestrian pathway along the Channel at the line of the OUSD
fence corresponds with points 13 and 14. Correct. These locations show a
reduction in mean wind speed with the addition of the tower.
(c) at both pathways under the center of the vehicle bridge already covered by
points 38 and 39. Correct. As mentioned above, these show a reduction or no
change in mean wind speed with the addition of the tower.
points 36 and 37 cover the south topside but not the north side. Again, same
thoughts as with (a). Points 36 and 37 show slight reductions in mean wind speed
with the addition of the tower, while points 39 and 41 the points closest to the
north side of the vehicle bridge show no change or a slight increase (8%) in
mean wind speed. These data bracket the likely changes in wind speed.
(e) at the center of the bicycle-pedestrian bridge yes, covered by point 40. Point
40 shows a very slight reduction in mean wind speed with the addition of the
tower.
(f) at the easterly portion of the passive park area adjoining the project yes,
covered by points 16 and 17. Points 16 and 17 show a 21% decrease and a 21%
increase, respectively, in mean wind speed when the tower is in place. Both points
are rated for pedestrian walking in the tower and non-tower scenarios.
yes, covered by points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Except for location 5, which shows a 16%
increase in wind speed, these locations show reductions in mean wind speed when
the tower is in place.
Let me know if you have questions or concerns.
Best regards,
~tony
Anthony S. Bova
Senior Engineer
CPP WIND ENGINEERING & AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS

+1 970 498 2369 | Direct
+1 970 221 3371 | Front Desk
Twitter | www.cppwind.com | LinkedIn
From: Theresa Wallace

Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 5:37 PM
To: 'Li, Hui Chang'
Subject: RE: Lake Merritt Apartments Admin CE-2
Hi Hui
I am sorry that I wasnt able to get back to you until earlier. Please see my responses below in
green
From: Li, Hui Chang [mailto:HLi@oaklandnet.com]

Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 3:57 PM
To: Theresa Wallace
Subject: Lake Merritt Apartments Admin CE-2
Hi Theresa,
I know that you are waiting to receive some comments from City staff about your Draft
#2, submitted on Oct 21 st before working on incorporating those comments into your
next deliverable, the Screencheck Draft.
I also understand that you will be holding on this work until you receive outstanding
payment from UrbanCore, which I am hopeful will be coming soon.
In the meanwhile, could you please review the attached letter from the Measure DD
Coalition and let me know if you believe these items regarding the wind and shadow
impacts from LMA are already addressed in our current scope or not? (Measure DD
Coalition is a community group who is closely following the LMA project and its effects
on the Measure DD funded-improvements and on the experience of the Lake as a
public asset in general.)
I discussed with Neil Gray and he think the items about the shadow study are already
addressed in our existing scope. We also think most of the wind study points that the
DD Coalition is asking to be studied are already covered as well, but perhaps not
exactly. See my notes below in red below about how the wind points in the study
correspond to the points that the Coalition wants to see studied.
Wind Study:
The Coalition desires that the Wind Study calculate wind speeds before and after
(simulated) construction of proposed Lake Merritt Tower Apartments for at least
the following locations:
(a) several points on the surface of the lake - no points on surface of lake are
studied. Correct; however, I am not sure that there would be an impact on points
within the lake since there are no impacts aside from those immediately adjacent
to the building. I will check with the wind consultant on their opinion.
(b) the east side pedestrian pathway along the Channel at the line of the OUSD
fence corresponds with points 13 and 14
at both pathways under the center of the vehicle bridge already covered by
points 38 and 39
points 36 and 37 cover the south topside but not the north side. Again, same
thoughts as with (a)
(e) at the center of the bicycle-pedestrian bridge yes, covered by point 40
(f) at the easterly portion of the passive park area adjoining the project yes,
covered by points 16 and 17
yes, covered by points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Please let me know

1. Is my above assessment about the wind points accurate? Which of the wind points
that DD is interested in, if any, do you think are not already covered by your study?
See above. All points covered except surface of the lake and north side of the vehicle
bridge.
2. I know for CEQA review purposes, the standard for wind is that the building under
design not increase likelihood of winds exceeding 36 mph at a given point for more
than one hour during daylight hours. The DD Coalition is asking for exact wind speeds
before project and after project is this kind of information something the wind
consultant can provide? Yes, this is provided in the study
3. Do you agree the shadow study already addresses what the shadow issues the DD
Coalition wants studied. Agreed
I would like to get your response to report to the DD Coalition at their Monday night
meeting (on the 17 th). Basically, if what the Coalition is asking for are things that can
be studied but are not already adequately covered under our existing Scope and if the
DD Coalition insists on these items being studied, then I will recommend that
UrbanCore increase this Scope of work to ensure the final environmental report
addresses DDs concerns.
I look forward to your response and feel free to give me a call.
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 3:24 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: joelpeter88@gmail.com; Naomi@17th.com; jamesevann@aol.com; mikeudkow@gmail.com;
wthrelfall@pacbell.net
Hello Hui,
Our apology for failure of the Measure DD Coalition to get back to you sooner with review comments
on the proposed scope for the "Wind and Shadow Studies" to be provided by LSA. We hope the
studies have not been hampered or delayed as result.
Following your update report at the Coalition's Sept 15 meeting, we presumed the Coalition heard
and accepted your report as a status update, and did not designate or assign review to the followup
committee. Accordingly, our reply is not a formal review, but are comments that most likely are
already to be addressed by LSA.
Wind Study:
(a) several points on the surface of the lake
(c) at both pathways under the center of the vehicle bridge
(e) at the center of the bicycle-pedestrian bridge
(f) at the easterly portion of the 'passive park' area adjoining the project
Shadow Study:
The Coalition desires that the study provide Drawings to depict maximum shadows cast by the
proposed building during:
(a) the Winter Solstice

(b) the Summer Solstice
(c) the Equinox
(d) particularly how the new building's shadows may impinge on the new Tidal Marsh on the
west side of the Channel (near the South entrance of the Convention Center Building).
Importance: Tidal marsh plants require full sun. The Coalition desires to be informed if the new
building's height will cast more than minimum of shadows on the Tidal Marsh. Extended lengthy
shadows would affect the Marsh's restoration effort. Success of the Tidal Marsh is a requirement of
the City's permits with the U.S. Army Corps and the State Fish & Wildlife Agency.
Naomi Schiff
Joel Peter
James E Vann
Subcommittee for Coordination on Lake Merritt Boulevard Tower Apartments Project
-----Original Message----From: Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com>

To: jamesevann <jamesevann@aol.com>
Cc: Naomi <Naomi@17th.com>
Sent: Tue, Oct 28, 2014 3:02 pm
Subject: RE: Update on "Shadow" & "Wind" Studies at "Remainder Parcel" for Meas DD Coalition
Hi James and Naomi,
Just checking indo you have suggestions to forward to me relating to the scope for
LSAs wind and shadow study?
Thank you,
_____________________________________________

Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 11:21 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Naomi@17th.com
Good morning, Hui,

Our appreciation for the information you shared on shadow & wind studies for the LM Blvd
remainder parcel. Interested, relevant persons have been asked to review the submittal. We will
followup with you early next week whether or not we have additional suggestions relating to the
scope .
James E Vann,
for Meas DD Subcommittee
Hi James and Naomi,
I am contacting you as two members on the Measure DD subcommittee taskforce

following the 12th St Remainder Parcel development. Please feel free to share this
communication with others on Measure DD/taskforce who would be interested, as you
deem necessary.
...
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Li, Hui Chang

Gerard, Jennie
Re: Dates for UrbanCore"s community meetings re 12th St Remainder Parcel
Friday, August 23, 2013 11:28:22 AM
Jennie,
Yes, got your email. Michael and Merlin et. al. had a meeting yesterday to come up
with a plan and will be checking back in with us before proceeding.
Will keep you posted. Thanks for checking in,
Hui-Chang
On Aug 22, 2013, at 6:04 PM, "Gerard, Jennie" <JGerard@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hello Hui Chang,
Please confirm that you received this reply. As I havent heard from Merlin
Edwards, Michael Johnson or you, Im wondering if any one received the
message, and if you did, if you found this responsive. Please advise.
FYI, it now appears the Council President Kernighans next E-news will be
broadcast a few days after Labor Day. Is it likely youll have dates for
community meetings by then to include?
Please advise on that, too.
510.238.7023 (direct)
510.238.7002 (Distict Office)
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 12:20 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com)
Subject: RE: Dates for UrbanCore's community meetings re 12th St Remainder Parcel
Hello Hui Chang,

Please see the following message sent to Merlin Edwards who requested contact
information for UCI-Integrals use.
Also, please note that Naomi Schiff, contact for Oakland Heritage Alliance, also
is a contact for Coalition of Advocates for Lake Merritt (CALM).
Council President Kernighans next E-News is likely to go out this week. It
would be very timely to put the September meeting date in this edition.

Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 7:20 PM
To: Merlin Edwards (meko11@pacbell.net)
Subject: Contacts for announcing UCI-Integral's community meetings
Merlin:
My apologies for being so pokey to respond to your request. Herewith are the email addresses where I suggest you send the announcement of UCI-Integrals
meeting announcement with a request to post. Also included are key individuals
at nearby institutions.
Council President Kernighans E-News: We can put your announcement into
Council President Kernighans more or less monthly E-News. The next edition is
likely to be blasted during the week of August 19 to 2500+ e-mail addresses,
principally located in her district, which includes the remainder parcel. If you
can get the announcement to me (jgerard@oaklandnet.com) by Wednesday,
August 21 or let me know when you can get it to me by then, I can see that it
gets included if at all possible.
Lake Neighbors - Sasha Esposito San Roman (sasha@sanroman-m.com); e-mail
list of a couple hundred names of residents of the East Lake area
Lake Merritt Merchants Association Steve Ma (stevemawoodys@gmail.com) is
chair of this small group of businesses and apartment building representatives
East Lake Merchants Watch Thu Nguyet Pham (pham1@yahoo.com), the
leader of a group of 30+ businesses in the Clinton Park area
Cleveland Heights Neighbors yahoo site Jim Ratliff
(jim@virtualperfection.com), administrator of the site, which reaches a couple
hundred residents between Lakeshore Ave and Park Blvd, E 18th St and
MacArthur Blvd
Bella Vista/17Y NCPC yahoo site - 17Y_NCPC@yahoogroups.com; e-mail list
of a couple hundred residents living between Park Blvd & 14th Ave, E 21st St
and MacArthur Blvd primarily.
1200 Lakeshore Amy Marshall (amy@1200lakeshore.com) is the building
manager.
Oakland Heritage Alliance Naomi Schiff (Naomi@17th.com) can distribute
the announcement to OHA membership
Measure DD Community Coalition info@waterfrontaction.org; e-mail list of
many dozens of people watching very carefully the improvements in and around
Lake Merritt, particularly at the south end of the lake
Community Stakeholder Group (CSG) of the Lake Merritt Station Area Plan
Christina Ferracane (cferracane@oaklandnet.com). The remainder parcel is
located within the Lake Merritt Station Area Plan boundary, and representatives
on the CSG are very interested in this site, which is a gateway to the East Lake.
Christina is a planner working on the plan.
Oakland Unified School District Tim White, Asst Superintendent for Facilities
(timothy.white@ousd.K12.ca.us)
Laney College Marco Menendez, dean overseeing the colleges master plan
preparation (mmenendez@peralta.edu)
Peralta Community College District Altheria Smith, Facilities Manager
(atheriasmith@peralta.edu)

510.238.7023 (direct)
510.238.7023 (direct)
From: Li, Hui Chang
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 12:14 PM
To: Gerard, Jennie
Cc: Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com)
Subject: RE: Dates for UrbanCore's community meetings re 12th St Remainder Parcel
Hi Jennie,
UrbanCore-Integral, the Developer holding an ENA with the City on the 12th St
Remainder Parcel, is getting ready to host its first public community meeting to
present their proposal, design, program. They are thinking about scheduling this for
mid/late September, after the market feasibility study (currently underway) is
complete (expected early September). [I have copied Michael Johnson, principal of
UrbanCore, to this email].
We are thinking about how to best coordinate the outreach for this first public
meeting. Do you have recommendations for how Developer goes about notifying
interested parties: Who are the key groups that they should be outreaching to? Can
you send me an email list to pass on to Developer? should Developer contact you
directly coordinate? Or should I just let Developer know about key groups to set the
date with (eg CALM?) but then leave it to the various City teams* to do their own
email blasts?? (*by various City teams, I am thinking at least your office, Lynettes
office and the planning team for the Lake Merritt Station plan).
Please let me know your thoughts. The goal is to make sure there is broad outreach
and adequate/advance notice for this first meeting .
Thanks in advance!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li
Office of Neighborhood Investment

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239

Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 4:25 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Dates for UrbanCore's community meetings re 12th St Remainder Parcel
Hi Hui Chang,
Were putting together Council President Kernighans July E-News. Id like to include an
announcement including dates, times and locations of the three community meetings
to be hosted by UrbanCore during the ENA period for the 12 th St Remainder Parcel.
What information can you give me about the meetings? Please advise.
Thanks in advance for your attention to this request.
510.238.7023 (direct)
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Kirkpatrick, Tiffany
Li, Hui Chang
RE: DDA 12th Remainder UrbanCore
Monday, March 16, 2015 8:57:23 AM
Untitled.msg
Updated transmittal attached.

From: Li, Hui Chang
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 4:50 PM
To: Kirkpatrick, Tiffany
Subject: RE: DDA 12th Remainder UrbanCore
Please sign this one with the City Council date of 3/31
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 2:08 PM
Subject: RE: DDA 12th Remainder UrbanCore
Importance: High
Hi Tiffany,
Just checking in again. I have changed the title once more to increase the environmental
remediation allowance from $250K to $500K.
Accordingly, please see attached for you review and sign off.
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Li, Hui Chang

Cc: Schlenk, Sarah
Subject: DDA 12th Remainder UrbanCore
Hi Tiffany,
Attached is the final staff report. Below is the updated Cost Summary/Implications section from
the staff report.
The attached Ordinance should also be final and accordingly reflects the correct funding blocks.
I also pulled out here, for your easy reference, the section about the Asset Management Portfolio
Plan.
I believe with this, you should have all you need return to me a signed the Transmittal Form which
I need by Wednesday morning. Please let me know if you have additional questions. Thank you!
From page 12 of staff report:
COST SUMMARY/IMPLICATIONS
The land sale proceeds totaling up to $5.1 million will be deposited in the General Purpose Fund
(1010), Real Estate Services Organization (85321), Surplus Property Account (48111), Surplus
Property Disposition Project (P47010), Real Estate Program (PS32).
An Environmental Remediation Allowance not to exceed $250,000 of the land sale proceeds will
be set aside in escrow. The exact amount will be negotiated based on findings of a Phase II report
and released directly to Developer as the remediation work is completed. Any Allowance amount
remaining after remediation work is complete will be deposited into the above named account.
$200,000 of the land sale proceeds from this transaction will be appropriated to fund the
development of an Asset Portfolio Management Plan for all City-owned real estate, to be managed
by the Real Estate Services Division. The funds will be appropriated in the General Fund (1010),
Real Estate Division (85231), Contract Contingency (54011), and Real Estate (PS32). The exact
project number is to-be-established.
From page 10 of staff report:
Asset Portfolio Management Plan
Real Estate Services Division, under the direction of the City Administrator, and in coordination
with the Finance Department and the Public Works Department, has investigated and determined
the need for an Asset Portfolio Management Plan for all City-owned real estate. In October 2014,
City Council authorized $200,000 from the sale of 3455 and 3461 Champion Street be allocated to
fund the Asset Portfolio Management Plan (Ordinance No. 13264 C.M.S.). However, in the event
the Champion Street transaction does not close, staff is now requesting $200,000 of the sales
proceeds of this transaction be used instead. The appropriation would fund the development of this
Plan, which involves hiring a 3rd party portfolio management firm to assist in the drafting and
implementing of an asset portfolio management plan for City-owned real estate.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li

Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Todd, Amber
Li, Hui Chang
RE: DDA 12th Street Remainder Parcel
Thursday, March 12, 2015 4:55:50 PM
No that should be the date you drafted the report.
Thank you,
Amber Todd
City Administrator Analyst
Office of the City Administrator
City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
atodd@oakalndnet.com
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 4:36 PM
To: Todd, Amber
Subject: RE: DDA 12th Street Remainder Parcel
OK. Should I also change the date in the header?

_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Todd, Amber

Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 2:57 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: DDA 12th Street Remainder Parcel
Importance: High
Afternoon Hui,
Just want to remind you that we will need an updated version of the report reflecting the toe
correct footer. Item should be for City Council, March 31, 2015.
Thank you,
Amber Todd
City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Michael Johnson
Li, Hui Chang
Lane, Patrick; Kirsty Greer
RE: DDA Draft
Monday, April 20, 2015 4:11:32 PM
Ok. Thanks Hu Chang. Will wait to hear from you. Also please note we are wkg on
the Completion Guarantee issue as well. Thx, MJ
_____________________________
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
On Apr 20, 2015 3:47 PM, "Li, Hui Chang" <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Michael,
I dont know yet when I can get you a draft of the DDA to review but I know the City
Attorneys Office is working on it and I have communicated to them our goal of having
drafts ready for review well before the May 19 th meeting of the City Council, with the
goal of a final agreement ready to be signed by May 20 th.
Also, Jennie and CM Guillen arae aware of the deadline to get me an agreed-upon
community benefits package by this Friday or first thing Monday April 27th this will
need to be included in the supplemental report to the City Council that will be
published April 30 th.
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 10:36 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Kirsty Greer; Lane, Patrick
Subject: DDA Draft
Hu Chang, just checking in again to see when we can expect a draft of

the DDA Document to review? Please advise. Thanks, Michael
PS - please note I did meet with Abel on Friday to discuss the
Community Benefits Plan...he is reviewing our latest draft and was
going to respond early this week. Please reach out to him to assist in
moving him along.
______________________
Michael E. Johnson, President
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c: (415) 748-2300
e: mjohnson@urbancorellc.com
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Li, Hui Chang

Todd, Amber
RE: DDA For 12th Street Remainder Parcel report for CED 4/14
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 6:10:00 PM
Attach E - Affordable Hsng since 2012.pdf
Ordinance- DDA 12th Remainder UrbanCore - Mar24a signed.pdf
Hi Amber,
There has been a change to the Ordinance. See attached final version. Please swap out pages 4 and
5.
Also, I noticed an error in Attachment E. Please use attached version instead.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Todd, Amber

Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 11:50 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: RE: DDA For 12th Street Remainder Parcel report for CED 4/14
Thank you
Thank you,
Amber Todd
City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Todd, Amber

Hi Amber,
Thanks for your patience.
Attached is the final (as of today) signed staff report, attachments, ordinance and signed
transmittals.
Only thing missing is the signed transmittal from the City Attorneys office.
I will walk over a complete, hard printed copy of the attached to you now.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Todd, Amber
Working on it right now

_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Todd, Amber

To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: DDA For 12th Street Remainder Parcel report for CED 4/14
Importance: High
How are we looking on the report. Need it ASAP to submit for scheduling.
Thank you,
Amber Todd

City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Li, Hui Chang

Todd, Amber
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 11:29:00 AM
12th Remainder Parcel Project DDA - staff report- March20 signed.pdf
Attach A - Parcel & Aerial Maps.pdf
Attach B - Development Plans.pdf
Attach C - DDA Term Sheet -Mar20 doc.pdf
Attach D Lease Vs Sale.pdf
Attach E - Affordable Hsng since 2012.pdf
Ordinance- DDA 12th Remainder UrbanCore - Mar24 signed.pdf
Transmittal_12th St DDA Budget signoff.pdf
12th St DDA Mark signoff page.pdf
Hi Amber,
transmittals.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Todd, Amber

_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Todd, Amber

To: Li, Hui Chang
Importance: High
Thank you,
Amber Todd
City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Todd, Amber
Li, Hui Chang
Thursday, April 02, 2015 11:48:39 AM
Yes, but we can put it in a supplemental. Please bring over the signed ordinance and attachment E
Thank you,
Amber Todd
City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 11:29 AM
To: Todd, Amber
Subject: FW: DDA For 12th Street Remainder Parcel report for CED 4/14
Hi Amber,
I noticed that what got posted does not include the latest Ordinance and Attachment E that I
emailed you on March 24th . Is it too late to swap it out at this point?
https://oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2241058&GUID=8E7C6511-37BE-468BBF93-100DB8D8A70D
Please let me know.
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Todd, Amber

Hi Amber,
There has been a change to the Ordinance. See attached final version. Please swap out pages 4 and
5.
Also, I noticed an error in Attachment E. Please use attached version instead.
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Todd, Amber

To: Li, Hui Chang
Thank you
Thank you,
Amber Todd
City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Todd, Amber
Hi Amber,

transmittals.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Todd, Amber

_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Todd, Amber

To: Li, Hui Chang
Importance: High
Thank you,
Amber Todd
City of Oakland
(510) 238-6369
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Gallegos, Larry
Li, Hui Chang
RE: DDA for Foothill Seminary/Sunfield
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 3:08:36 PM
Foothill and Seminary DDA.doc
Heres a copy of the draft DDA. Feel free to use as a template for 12 th Street.
LarryFrom: Li, Hui Chang
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 5:56 PM
To: Gallegos, Larry
Subject: DDA for Foothill Seminary/Sunfield
Hi Larry,
Could you please send me the DDA for the Foothill Seminary/Sunfield project?
I would like to look at is as a basis/template for the DDA I am in the process of drafting for the
12th St Remainder parcel.
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Li, Hui Chang

"Michael Johnson"
RE: DDA staff report to CED 3/24
Monday, March 02, 2015 1:46:00 PM
Attach B - Development Plans.docx
Attach C DDA Term Sheet.doc
Thank you, Michael.

See the development plans I plan to include in staff report (Attach B). I can update it if you like,
pending updated drawings you can email over to me or I will just use what I have here
Also, see this final copy of the DDA Term sheet that will be included as attachment to my staff
report. Note that I am leaving in the City attorneys recommendation for payment & performance
bond in this version. In the staff report, I have a small section that references this issue:
Payment and Performance Bond Requirement

UrbanCore has made a strong request to staff to waive a typical requirement of DDAs related
to payment and performance bonds, which is Developer to provide payment and
performance bonds in an amount not less than 100% of the project construction costs,
pursuant to the Developer-executed construction contract. After consulting with the City
Attorneys office, staff does not recommend this waiver.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 12:56 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Re: DDA staff report to CED 3/24
HC, see my comments below in ALL CAPS. Thanks, MJ

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On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 12:37 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Michael,
I need your help with some missing information highlighted in yellow below for my staff report.
1. I thought we could wait but turns out we need to agree to the Environmental Remediation
Allowance now. I have to include the amount in the authorizing legislation for the DDA. What is
the status of the Phase II report? Do you have an estimate of the what this amount might be? How
about $200,000?
WE SHOULD HAVE THE REPORT DONE BY MARCH 20TH. FOR NOW

LET'S USE $250,000, BUT IF THIS REPORT SUGGESTS SOMETHING
HIGHER, WHICH I AM NOT EXPECTING, THEN LET'S MAKE AN
ADJUSTMENT THEN WHICH IS JUST A SMALL ITEM.
From the staff report: Should a pending a Phase II report discover a need for
environmental remediation, staff has proposed that a not-to-exceed amount from the
land sale proceeds will be set-aside in an escrow account for the project and released
as the remediation work is completed.
2. Could you help me update the estimated job creation numbers? This is what we had from
the ENA staff report:
Staff assessment of project employment benefits includes approximately 252 construction
jobs, five FTE retail/commercial jobs and nine FTE permanent jobs in the residential portion.
The project is anticipated to generate significant tax benefits to the City, including $899,286
(NO MORE LIKE $1.8 MILLION)
in annual property taxes, $135,000 in annual sales tax and $83,712
(NOT SURE WHERE THIS NUMBER CAME FROM)
in annual business license tax.
3. UrbanCore was one of the
4
respondents to the OUSD RFQ
4. Is this still true? The project proposes to incorporate green building and energy efficient
components both during construction and occupancy, such as a green roof, a solar thermal
system and a waste management system to facilitate recycling.
YES
5. Development plans I want to include as an Attachment to report your latest development

plans/site plans. Please send me a link to this. (I have some in my files but not sure what is the
latest)
WILL SEND
Please reply ASAP. I need this before end of tomorrow.
Let me know if you have questions.

Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


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Date:
Attachments:
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"Michael Johnson"
Kirsty Greer; Don MacKenzie
RE: DDA Term Sheet & Schedule
Friday, March 20, 2015 5:19:00 PM
12th Remainder Parcel Project DDA - staff report- March20.doc
OK.
For your records, attached is the final (for now -) draft of the DDA term sheet with our redline
changes accepted
Please be sure to refer to this draft going forward.
Thank you,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691

To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Kirsty Greer; Don MacKenzie
Subject: Re: DDA Term Sheet & Schedule
HC, as we discussed, the President of the City Council is interested in the

possible closing before 6/30 as are we. Let's see what she works out. As
we discussed the delay in closing is related to the delay in executing the
Guarantee, if necessary. Thanks, Michael
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On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 1:43 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Michael,
See the DDA term sheet approved by the City Attorneys office. This version (without the
track changes shown, of course) is what will be published and attached to the DDA staff
report (now to be published 4/2 pending Rules decision on 3/26) and the basis of our
negotiations for the actual DDA.
Just to call out the key changes, see my notes in red to email below; also, a note about
Section 11 on title insurance.
Your request for the City to provide certification if required by the title company for
issuance of an ALTA policy. was removed because we dont know what you mean by
certification. I think it will be OK for us to negotiate this and work this out for the DDA,
where your other comments will also be addressed.
Please get in touch if you want to discuss.
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 3:20 PM
To: 'Michael Johnson'
Cc: Lane, Patrick; Kirsty Greer; Don MacKenzie
Subject: RE: DDA Term Sheet & Schedule
Michael,
1. The new DDA Schedule of Performance is acceptable. City Attorneys Office is OK with
this new schedule. Please confirm you are OK with the closing date to be delayed after 6/30/2015.
2. Unfortunately, the revisions to the DDA Term Sheet you submitted this morning was not made
to the latest City draft that I emailed you yesterday, on 3/17. So I had to merge those two
documents and the result is attached which shows your redline changes as if it had been made to
the Citys 3/17 draft.
Attach C DDA Term Sheet Mar18 is a cleaned up version which reflects only those changes you
made that I believe will be acceptable to the City; I have submitted this version to the City
Attorney for their review and approval.
a. Note the three highlighted sections I think should be OK, but may be taken out
by City Attorney
The authority of the Planning Director is not regulated or modified by
the DDA - As I suspected, Dianne took this out.
City does not/has not used brokers so I dont know that we will agree to
hold you harmless any claims on commissions Dianne re-worded this but it
is OK for us to hold each other harmless.
I am not sure about extending the 30 day cure period Extension OK,
but we will have to negotiate a maximum cure date deadline.
b. I restored Section 14 and 15 regarding condition of the property at delivery and

environmental remediation as I had it in the Citys 3/17 draft. I understand what
you are trying to get at here, but rest assured that the City plans to set aside
$500,000 in escrow for site remediation (that level of specificity is reflected in the
actual legislation language to be approved) and Public Works will clear the site
beforehand. (We will have to give Public Works something like 2 months notice,
etc. and we can work out a fee to charge contractor if it doesnt happen in time,
etc.)
c. I restored Section 22 on the Payment & Performance Bonds back to the

language as stated in the Citys 3/17. Again, although I appreciate your situation,
staff is not recommending a waiver of this typical City requirement in the staff
report to Council; however, when this item is heard by City Council on 3/31, they
may choose to make a motion to grant a waiver on this specific DDA term (and any
other as proposed by staff).
d. I corrected Section 9 on the Schedule to match what you submitted in the Excel
spreadsheet (#1)
Note: In the track changes view you will see two colors of font one which reflects the changes
you made that I am accepting (pending City Attorney approval) and a second color font showing
corrections that I made.
Again, this DDA term sheet will be attached as an Exhibit A to the Ordinance to be approved by
City Council as a basis for our actual DDA.
I will send back to you the City Attorney approved version to-be published, which I am hoping
will not depart much more from the attached.
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Fax: 510.238.3691
Tel: 510.238.6239

Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:29 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Lane, Patrick; Kirsty Greer; Don MacKenzie
Subject: DDA Term Sheet & Schedule
Hui Chang, please see our revised redline of the DDA Term Sheet and the
Schedule to be attached. This has had our legal input as well. Please
note the folks from UDR and I will be available this afternoon in town
between 12:30 - 4:30pm if you would like to get together to discuss any
of the changes include herein (we are meeting Rachel from 11:45pm 12:15pm). In particular we have different options on language for
paragraph 23 regarding the PP Bond, otherwise I think this version and
the schedule are consistent with our mutual intent.
We look forward to finalizing this and moving forward. Thanks, Michael
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From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Lane, Patrick
Li, Hui Chang
Jens Hillmer (JHHillmer@oaklandnet.com)
RE: DDA term sheet sample?
Thursday, September 18, 2014 6:04:42 PM
Olson T-10 DDA staff report final version.DOC
Here is an Agenda Report including a term sheet attachment.

Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691
From: Li, Hui Chang
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 5:55 PM
To: Lane, Patrick; Hillmer, J H
Subject: DDA term sheet sample?
Jens and Patrick,

I want to start preparing a DDA term sheet for 12th St Remainder Parcel.
Have you prepared such a thing before that I can model mine after?
Is there a recent DDA that you can send me that I can look at?
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


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Fax: 510.238.3691
From:
To:
Cc:
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Date:
Attachments:
Michael Johnson
Gerard, Jennie
Guillen, Abel; abelforoakland@oaklandnet.com; Don MacKenzie; Kirsty Greer; Ronnie Turner; Merlin Edwards;
Brad Flewellen; Lane, Patrick; Li, Hui Chang
Re: DDA Term Sheet
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 8:05:42 PM
UrbanCore DDA Term Sheet Amendment 4-14-15Revised.docx
Abel, Jennie: as a follow-up to the meeting and our discussions today, please find
attached the revised version of the Community Benefits additional package FYR (see
minor change in Yellow as discussed with Jennie). Please let us know if this is acceptable
so we can consider this final, and share it with the other Council Members. Thanks again
for your support in moving this project forward. Regards, Michael
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On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 10:18 AM, Gerard, Jennie <JGerard@oaklandnet.com>

wrote:
Hello Michael,
Attached are CM Guillens DDA Term Sheet Amendments mentioned to you in his call
this morning.

Oakland District 2 Councilmember Abel Guillen
510.238.7023 (direct)
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Li, Hui Chang

Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com)
Lane, Patrick; Kirsty Greer (kgreer@udr.com)
RE: DDA
Monday, March 23, 2015 5:10:00 PM
Correction/Update to my email about effective DDA/Ordinance dates:

The effective date of the DDA is the date that all parties sign it. The Developer signs first, the City
Attorneys Office reviews that theyve signed correctly and sign off, then the City Administrator
signs.
The City Charter says the Ordinance is effective immediately if it gets *six* affirmative votes; if it
gets less than six votes, its effective after 7 days. Accordingly, if there are not six affirmative
votes the City Attorneys Office and the City Administrator would have to wait at least seven days
after adoption to sign DDA.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Michael Johnson (mjohnson@urbancorellc.com)
Cc: Lane, Patrick; Kirsty Greer (kgreer@udr.com)
Subject: RE: DDA
I talked to City Attorneys office and got some clarification.

The Ordinance is effective immediately (May 5th ) if there is unanimous approval by the City
Council. If there is not unanimous approval by the City Council, then the effective date of the
Ordinance is delayed by a number of days. I am not sure about the number but we think it is 7
days. (I can get back to you on this)
The DDA is effective once all parties have signed. The Schedule of Performance dates in the DDA
tier off of the Ordinance effective date.
Hope that clarifies,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Lane, Patrick

To: Li, Hui Chang; Michael Johnson
Cc: Kirsty Greer
Subject: RE: DDA
All dates are from the approval date of the City Ordinance. There should be something in the
ordinance stating this. This is a City practice for all ENAs and DDAs.
Oakland CA 94612
tel (510) 238-7362
fax (510) 238-3691
From: Li, Hui Chang
To: Michael Johnson; Lane, Patrick
Cc: Kirsty Greer
Subject: RE: DDA
My understanding is the DDA is effective when all parties have signed and I approximate I will be
able to get City signatures within a week of the time of your signing.
Patrick please confirm.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691

To: Lane, Patrick; Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Kirsty Greer
Subject: DDA
Patrick, if we sign the DDA on May 6th after the Council second reading approval on May
5th, when is the effective date? Thx, MJ
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Michael Johnson
Li, Hui Chang
Gray, Neil D.
Re: design review committee for UrbanCore project?
Thursday, April 30, 2015 9:31:17 PM
HC, we are just reviewing items we discussed with Rachel & Neil to make the
building better. I'll have more of an update in a couple weeks. The most important
thing now is to get the Council First Reading vote in our favor on Tuesday. Thx,
Michael
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On Apr 30, 2015 4:45 PM, "Li, Hui Chang" <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
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> Michael,
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> I heard from Planning that you may be proposing design changes to your project
that would trigger review by design review committee
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> Any update on that?
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> _____________________________________________
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> Hui-Chang Li Urban Economic Analyst
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> CITY OF OAKLAND, Economic & Workforce Development Department
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> Project Implementation Division
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> 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5313, Oakland CA 94612
>
> Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
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From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Michael Johnson
Li, Hui Chang; Lane, Patrick
Re: Documents
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 10:00:28 AM
HC, we will need to add a sentence in Paragraph 8 regarding the repurchase that says
"this is all subordinate to the rights of the Developer's Construction Lender" because the
lender will have the land as collateral. Please advise. Thanks, MJ
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On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 9:43 AM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:

Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 9:26 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Re: Documents
Ok. Can you send me the latest Clean Blackline of that DDA Term Sheet
so I know I have the final version. Thanks, MJ
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On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 9:22 AM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
There is no difference in the DDA term sheet compared to the current published
version other than: 1) requirement for payment and performance only if it is a
requirement by lender and 2) the community benefits page to be inserted per CM
Guillen's office.
The staff report itself I cannot share at this point
On Apr 29, 2015, at 9:18 AM, "Michael Johnson" <mjohnson@urbancorellc.com>

wrote:
HC, what about the DDA Term Sheet. Please send me the
circulating documents for my review. Thanks, Michael
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On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 9:10 AM, Li, Hui Chang

<HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
I am waiting to get Section 21 from Jennie, actually. This will be
inserted as the last page to Exhibit A of the Ordinance.
Jennie, you sent me the final excel spreadsheet summarizing the $500k
of the community benefits, which I have fwded on to Michael. Could
you send us the final word document that was going around that will
be the published version?
Begin forwarded message:

From: Michael Johnson <mjohnson@urbancorellc.com>
Date: April 29, 2015 at 8:44:52 AM PDT
To: Hui Chang Li <HLi@oaklandnet.com>, "Lane, Patrick"
<PLane@oaklandnet.com>
Subject: Documents
Hu Chang, I realize that documents may be
circulating, but I have to see the latest DDA Term
Sheet and any attachments, eg. Paragraph 21 for
the Community Benefits to make sure that we
accept the language that is going to be published.
UDR is insisting on knowing what's in these public
documents. Please let me see the circulating
documents this morning. Thanks, Michael
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To:
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Date:
Michael Johnson
Li, Hui Chang
Hunter, Gregory; Lane, Patrick; Mike Pyatok; Austin, Doug; Peter Waller; Ronnie Turner; John Given
Re: Dog Park next to 12th St Remainder Site?
Thursday, November 07, 2013 12:46:10 PM
Hui Chang, We would NOT want the Dog Park next to this E 12th Street site. It would
impact the potential front door of this important high rise project, and in particular since
we are designing the building with a Cafe at that corner, and with an outdoor terrace
within the city park, so having an adjacent dog park would not be compatible. This would
also impact Value of the site significantly. Please look for other locations. Thanks,
Michael
On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 12:28 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Michael,
The question about what the Citys plans are for the green/park space adjacent to the 12th St
remainder site has come up several times and I have told you there is no additional landscaping
planned other than maintenance of existing pond and grass seeding. At this point, I want to
provide you an update: this park has made it on to the Citys potential dog park list.
As you may know, the City is looking for a suitable site for a dog park around the Lake. Various
locations have been considered and the current proposal is to locate the Dog Park at Snow Park;
however, the City is expecting this to be appealed. I suspect any location around the Lake will
be controversial but still the City may soon be considering the park space adjacent to the 12th St
development site.
From your perspective as the developer, what do you think about having the dog park be the
neighbor for your high-rise project?
I want to be able to communicate your perspective as this discussion unfolds.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Michael Johnson
Li, Hui Chang
Hunter, Gregory; Lane, Patrick; Mike Pyatok; Austin, Doug; Peter Waller; Ronnie Turner; John Given; Faye
Paulson
Re: Dog Park next to 12th St Remainder Site?
Friday, November 08, 2013 8:53:25 AM
Hui Chang, we discussed the idea of a dog park at the park next to our site further, and
also wanted to point out that because the park is across Lake Merritt Boulevard, which is
a large right of way, the park is not desirable to access for people walking around the
lake with dogs; the park will have limited parking for those coming in cars with dogs, and
the area would have to be fenced off for a dog run which is not a desirable image in front
of this proposed luxury building. Just other thoughts to assist you in discouraging the
consideration of this location for the dog park. However, we do love dogs and our
building will be dog friendly allowing pets, with a proposed dog wash area on the podium.
Thanks
On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 12:28 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Michael,
The question about what the Citys plans are for the green/park space adjacent to the 12th St
remainder site has come up several times and I have told you there is no additional landscaping
planned other than maintenance of existing pond and grass seeding. At this point, I want to
provide you an update: this park has made it on to the Citys potential dog park list.
As you may know, the City is looking for a suitable site for a dog park around the Lake. Various
locations have been considered and the current proposal is to locate the Dog Park at Snow Park;
however, the City is expecting this to be appealed. I suspect any location around the Lake will
be controversial but still the City may soon be considering the park space adjacent to the 12th St
development site.
From your perspective as the developer, what do you think about having the dog park be the
neighbor for your high-rise project?
I want to be able to communicate your perspective as this discussion unfolds.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Li, Hui Chang

"Michael Johnson"
RE: Draft DDA Term Sheet
Monday, February 23, 2015 10:36:00 AM
Hi Michael, Thanks for the changes to the dates. I actually meant to ask you to help me double
check...
I think I follow your changes, except my understanding is you will need to submit a preapplication to Bureau of Building before you submit the application for the building permit
meaning, you will start engaging Building immediately after close of escrow (if not sooner), with
the goal of getting Building permits by April 22, 2016 (if not sooner).
See the changes in red that I made to your dates. I added the actual dates so it is less confusing.
Let me know if these changes makes sense or not.
Thanks,
Hui-Chang
Milestone
1. Developer submits 2 years of

audited financial statements
for each principal and joint
venture partner
2. Developer submits updated
and refined Project Proforma
(Development Budget &
Operating Cash Flow)
# of months
after City
approval of
DDA
June 22, 2015

2
June 22, 2015
2
3. Developer submits Financial

Plan, especially evidence of
funds for land acquisition and
pre-construction costs.
4. Conveyance/ Close of Escrow
on or by June
30th , 2015
5. Developer submits
Construction PreApplication and draft
Compliance Matrix to
Bureau of Building
Date assuming
DDA approval
on April 21,
2015
June 22, 2015
June 30, 2015

October 22,
2015
July 22, 2015
3
April 22, 2016
Construction Permit
Application to Bureau of
Building
7. Developer submits receives
approved Construction
Permits
8. Developer finalizes Project
Financing: construction
financing, permanent
financing, and other sources
9. If applicable, Developer
implements environmental
clean-up and/or other (on and
off) site mitigations
12
6
October 22,
2015
April 22, 2016
12
April 22, 2016
12
Jan 22, 2017
June 22, 2017
21 26
10. Commence Construction

(within 12 months after
Construction Permits
received)
18 24
11. Complete Construction (24

month max period.)
48
October 22,
2016
April 22, 2017
April 22, 2019
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 6:07 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Re: Draft DDA Term Sheet
HC, please see attached. In particular see the changes I made on page 3
to the milestone dates..we should discuss on Monday so I can explain my
reason for these dates. Thanks, MJ
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On Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 5:06 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Michael,
Here is the latest draft of the DDA term sheet that is pending City Attorney review but reflects our
latest negotiations. The highlighted sections are what I suspect may still be problematic for the
Attorney.
I hope to send you a version approved by the City Attorneys office by late next week.
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Fax: 510.238.3691
Tel: 510.238.6239
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Michael Johnson
Li, Hui Chang
RE: Draft DDA Term Sheet
Monday, February 23, 2015 9:21:28 PM
Looks right. Good to go. See you tomorrow at 4pm. Thx

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On Feb 23, 2015 5:14 PM, "Li, Hui Chang" <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
OK. I follow the changes you made and am in agreement. Just confirm that this here is
correct. Assuming yes, I will copy and paste back into the DDA Term Sheet (Draft 3a
that I sent you on Friday 2/20).
(PS I am still waiting to hear back from Dianne Milner but she only gets back
tomorrow)
Milestone
1. Developer submits 2
years of audited financial
statements for each
principal and joint venture
partner
updated and refined
Project Proforma
Financial Plan, especially
evidence of funds for land
acquisition and pre-
# of months
after City
approval of
DDA
Date assuming
DDA approval
on April 21,
2015
June 22, 2015
2
June 22, 2015
2
June 22, 2015
construction costs.
4. Conveyance/ Close of
Escrow
on or by June
30 th, 2015
Bureau of Building
Construction Permit
Building
7. Developer receives
approved Construction
Permits
8. Developer finalizes
Project Financing:
construction financing,
permanent financing, and
other sources
July 22, 2015
January 22,
2016
9
10. If applicable, Developer

implements environmental
clean-up and/or other (on
and off) site mitigations
11. Complete Construction
( 30 month max period.)
April 22, 2016
12
April 22, 2016
12
9. Commence
Construction (within 6
months after
received)
June 30, 2015
October 22,
2016
18
21
January 22,
2017
April 22, 2017
48
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


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Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 5:05 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Fwd: Draft DDA Term Sheet
HC, see revisions below in BLUE..we are close. We can talk in the
morning about our reasons for these dates. Thanks, MJ
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---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com>

Date: Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 10:36 AM
Subject: RE: Draft DDA Term Sheet
To: Michael Johnson <mjohnson@urbancorellc.com>
Hi Michael, Thanks for the changes to the dates. I actually meant to ask you to help
me double check...
I think I follow your changes, except my understanding is you will need to submit a
pre-application to Bureau of Building before you submit the application for the
building permitmeaning, you will start engaging Building immediately after close of
escrow (if not sooner), with the goal of getting Building permits by April 22, 2016 (if
not sooner).
See the changes in red that I made to your dates. I added the actual dates so it is less
confusing.
Let me know if these changes makes sense or not.
Thanks,
Hui-Chang
Milestone
1. Developer submits 2
years of audited financial
statements for each
principal and joint venture
partner
updated and refined
Project Proforma
# of months
after City
approval of
DDA
June 22, 2015
2
June 22, 2015
Financial Plan, especially
evidence of funds for land
acquisition and preconstruction costs.
4. Conveyance/ Close of
Escrow
on or by June
30 th, 2015
Bureau of Building
Construction Permit
Building
receives approved
Date
assuming
DDA
approval on
April 21,
2015
June 22, 2015
6
3
June 30, 2015

October 22,
2015
July 22, 2015
April 22, 2016
12
9
12
January
22, 2016
April 22, 2016
8. Developer finalizes
Project Financing:
construction financing,
permanent financing, and
other sources
April 22, 2016
12
Jan 22, 2017
9. If applicable,
Developer implements
environmental clean-up
and/or other (on and off)
site mitigations
J
21
anuary 22
21
, 2017
10. Commence
Construction (within
6
months after Construction
Permits received)
11. Complete Construction

(
October 22,
2016
October
18
22,
18
2016
A
pril 22,
2017
30
month max period.)
48
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691

Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 6:07 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Re: Draft DDA Term Sheet
HC, please see attached. In particular see the changes I made on page
3 to the milestone dates..we should discuss on Monday so I can explain
my reason for these dates. Thanks, MJ
_______________________
Suite 313
Oakland, CA 94611
c: (415) 748-2300
On Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 5:06 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Michael,
Here is the latest draft of the DDA term sheet that is pending City Attorney review but
reflects our latest negotiations. The highlighted sections are what I suspect may still be
problematic for the Attorney.
I hope to send you a version approved by the City Attorneys office by late next week.
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Gray, Neil D.
Li, Hui Chang
RE: E 12 Street Property - DRAFT ENA
Thursday, May 30, 2013 9:12:50 AM
The PRAC is an advisory body, so they dont approve projects. Try this:
Obtain all necessary planning approvals. The approval process will include public hearings with the
Planning Commission, Design Review Committee, and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
(PRAC).
--Neil
____________________
Neil Gray, Planner III
Planning and Zoning
City of Oakland
(510)238-3878
From: Li, Hui Chang
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 5:23 PM
To: Gray, Neil D.
Subject: RE: E 12 Street Property - DRAFT ENA
That isnt. Thanks for reminder!

Would it be correct if I simply added to the last line (in red):
Obtain all zoning permits and necessary planning approvals, per the Planning Department
WZWZ
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li
Uban Economic Analyst

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Gray, Neil D.

Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 2:02 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Hi,
We also need to meet with the PRAC. Is that already on the schedule?
____________________
Planning and Zoning
City of Oakland
(510)238-3878
From: Li, Hui Chang
To: Michael Johnson
Cc: Hunter, Gregory; Ronnie Turner; Faye Paulson; Liz Beaubois; Vicki Lundy Wilbon; Lane, Patrick;
Ferracane, Christina; Amon Martin; Christopher H. Martorella; Gray, Neil D.
All,
The attached Schedule reflects the revisions we agreed to at todays meeting (red font highlights
changes, which are minor).
We also discussed the Project Schedule for the Lake Merritt Station Area Plan:
Date
Summer 2013
(tentatively in
Jul/Aug)
Public Body
Landmarks Preservation Advisory
Board
Planning Commission
Winter 2013
(tentatively in
Feb/Mar)
Planning Commission
City Council
Meeting Topic
Draft Plan (and list of recommended

changes)
Draft Zoning and General Plan
Amendments
Draft Design Guidelines
Draft Environmental Impact Report
Final Plan
Final Zoning and General Plan
Amendments
Final Design Guidelines
Final Environmental Impact Report
Michael, I look forward to getting your redlined changes to the ENA document early next week.
Thanks,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239

Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:39 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Hunter, Gregory; Ronnie Turner; Faye Paulson; Liz Beaubois; Vicki Lundy Wilbon; Lane, Patrick;
Ferracane, Christina; Amon Martin; Christopher H. Martorella

Subject: Re: E 12 Street Property - DRAFT ENA
All, please see the attached we prepared which reorganized the tasks into
a sequence we believe is appropriate to advance the project with you.
This is a draft, and in particular we want to make sure we are
coordinating our enviromental review tasks as needed with the
preparation of the DEIR, etc. Thanks, and we look forward to meeting
with you on Friday. Regards, Michael
On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 3:02 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Michael et al.,
This email confirms our meeting this Friday, May 24 th at 9:30 am. Please come to Suite 5313 of 250
Frank Ogawa Plaza. We will be meeting in the Dunsmuir Conference Room.
In attendance on the Citys side will be me, Patrick Lane and a long-range planner, Christina
Ferracane, who is working on the Lake Merritt Station Area Plan. (Patrick has asked that a zoning
planning staff be assigned to this project and we are awaiting for that assignment and hopefully that
person will be in
attendance at the meeting as well).
As I understand it, the main purpose of our meeting is to discuss the ENA performance schedule and
assumptions and answer any questions the development team may have. For everyones easy
reference, I am attaching again the Citys proposed performance schedule that assumes a 1-yr ENA
period and a July 2nd execution date (please note the two tabs). Michael, if you could reply back
before our meeting with your modified schedule, that would be great.
Right now, this item (i.e. Authorization for an ENA with UrbanCore-Integral for development of
12 th Street Remainder Parcel) is scheduled on the CED Committees June 25 th agenda. (We may
also want to discuss any opposition to this ENA that we can anticipate coming up during Open
Forum).
Feel free to contact me with questions.
Thank you,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239

Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 2:41 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Hunter, Gregory; Hillmer, J H; Ronnie Turner; Faye Paulson; Liz Beaubois; Vicki Lundy Wilbon
Subject: Re: E 12 Street Property - DRAFT ENA
Hui Chang, we are in the process of reviewing the ENA and Schedule
drafts. We have prepared an alternative schedule with some adjustments
to the milestones. We would like to meet with you, Jens and Patrick to
discuss the schedule and assumptions (we will send out draft before the
meeting FYR). Are you available on Friday May 24th between 9am 12:00pm or Monday May 27th between 9am - 12:00pm. We will also
send a separate email with any initial redline comments to the ENA
document by Monday May 27th as well, which I don't anticipate will be
substantial. Thanks, Michael
On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 5:23 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Michael,
Attached is the ENA draft that has been reviewed by the City Attorneys office. There are no
substantive changes in this version compared to what I sent you earlier. The proposed schedule
remains essentially the same. However, please review this attached draft and record any
comments, questions, or proposed modifications using the track changes function and email
back to me.
At this point, I am aiming to get this item (i.e. Authorization for an ENA with UrbanCore-Integral for
development of 12 th Street Remainder Parcel) scheduled on the CED Committee June 25 th agenda
and will begin to draft the staff report to City Council. I might be calling on you for information, if
needed, for the purposes of writing the report. A draft of our ENA will be included as an Attachment
to the staff report, so we should have a substantially agreed upon ENA by May 30 th, (which is when
the staff report is due for me.)
I will continue to keep you posted on the staff report schedule as things develop.
I am also attaching an updated Schedule of Performance that assumes a July 2nd ENA execution
date.
Let me now if you have any questions,
Thanks!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 3:10 PM
Cc: Hunter, Gregory; Lane, Patrick
Subject: CORRECTION RE: E 12 Street Property - DRAFT ENA
Michael,
I found out that I need to correct statements I wrote in my email from last week.
Apparently, the 12 th Street parcel *is* part of the State clawback order from the Controller . This
means that the transaction for the purchase of this property by the Redevelopment Agency from
the City will need to be reversed. The property will no longer be under the control of ORSA and so
this property will not be a part of the Property Management Plan, but will instead be returned to
the City.
As far as what this means for our ENA, it means we will remove references to ORSA, Property
Management Plan and Redevelopment Agency. Though we wont need to wait for Property
Management Plan approval before staff can seek ENA authorization from City Council, we still need
to wait for a Finding of Completion. (It seems because the funds to be returned to ORSA for the
Property transfer will be part of the payments ORSA will need to make to State before a Finding of
Completion can be issued). The Finding of Completion is expected in May, and I will keep you
updated about that.
However, all this doesnt change my expectation that the earliest we can take this to City Councils
CED Committee is July 9th, followed by a City Council vote on Tuesday, July 16 th. (Again, if it can be
earlier, I will let you know.)
Also, in regards to the Citys plans for the open space adjacent to the subject property, I spoke to
City staff and found out that there is no additional landscaping planned other than maintenance of
existing pond and grass seeding. Let me know if you have other questions about this.
Thank you,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Li, Hui Chang

Cc: Hunter, Gregory; Lane, Patrick
Hi Michael,
(First background once again.:-) The City received its DDR last week and we are now awaiting a
Meet & Confer meeting with the State about the amount demanded before the City makes a
payment. Once the DDR payment is made, the City expects to receive its Finding of Completion.
And only after the Finding of Completion can the City get the "Property Management Plan"
(which designates 12th St Remainder as parcel to be disposed for future development) approved by
the Oakland Oversight Board an States Department of Finance.
After approval of the Property Management Plan, then staff will return to City Council to seek
authorization to enter into an ENA with
UrbanCore-Integral for 12th St. Parcel. At this time, the earliest staff can expect to be scheduled for
City Councils CED Committee is July 9th, followed by a City Council vote on Tuesday, July 16 th. (If
things change and it can be sooner, I will surely try for that and let you know!).
Attached is a ENA document I *drafted* that is pending approval from the City Attorneys office but
I am sending to you now for your (/ attorneys) review, comments, and questions. For your easy
reference, I have summarized the proposed Schedule of Performance in the attached Excel
document sorted by 1) Deliverable Type and 2) Due Date (see two worksheets).
Please comment directly onto the attached draft of the ENA and propose modifications or make
comments and record using Track Changes and email back to me. I expect us to go back and
forth via email a few times and, of course, can meet/discuss as well if necessary.
We should aim to finalize/agree on the language and the schedule of the ENA between now and
before the Property Management Plan is scheduled for approval (I will let you know that date once I
get it, but right now is expected to be in May).
Thank you,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239

Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:02 AM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Cc: Hunter, Gregory; Lane, Patrick; Ronnie Turner
Subject: Re: E 12 Street Property
Thank you for this notification. We are very pleased to be selected and
are committed to developing a great project. I understand the steps you
outlined. We will await the draft ENA. Thanks, Michael
On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 5:52 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
Hi Michael,
Good news! The City Council accepted staff's recommendation to select
your development team to proceed with an ENA for development of the 12th
St Remainder Parcel.
Let me outline some next steps....
1. The City is now awaiting a "Due Diligence Review" (DDR) determination
from the Department of Finance (DOF) which is due this month. (The DDR
determines the amount in former ORA accounts to be distributed to taxing
entities.)
2. After the DDR amount demanded is paid, then DOF can issue the
Successor Agency a "Finding of Completion" .
3. After the City/Successor Agency receives a Finding of Completion,
then staff can submit a "Property Management Plan", which will designate
12th St Remainder as parcel to be disposed for future development, for
approval by the Oversight Board an DOF.
4. After approval of the Property Management Plan, then staff will
return to City Council to seek authorization to enter into an ENA with
UrbanCore-Integral for 12th St. Parcel.
I will start drafting the ENA document, etc. before sending you a draft
for your review and comments. I will aim to get you a draft in the next
2 weeks. We should aim to finalize/agree on the language and the
schedule of the ENA between now and #4 above so that once the Property
Management Plan is approved, the actual ENA is ready to go for Council
Approval.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
-----Original Message----From: Li, Hui Chang
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:13 PM
To: 'Michael E. Johnson'
Subject: RE: E 12 Street Property
Hi Michael,
Thanks for checking. The report to Council is finalized and is on the
close session agenda for this coming Tuesday. I will be sure to let you
know the outcome of that meeting after it happens.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li
City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
-----Original Message----From: Michael E. Johnson [mailto:mjohnson@urbancorellc.com]
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 1:09 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: E 12 Street Property
Good afternoon, I am just checking in with you on the status of your
report to the Council. Please advise us if you need anything else and
what your schedule is? Thx, Michael
Michael E. Johnson
President
UrbanCore-Integral, LLC
457 10th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 748-2300 - Cell
(415) 553-4022 - Office
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Gray, Neil D.
Li, Hui Chang
RE: E 12th St Parcel, ENA extension
Monday, June 09, 2014 1:15:28 PM
I think Jan/Feb is realistic if the consultant works diligently on their studies prior to adoption of the
LMSAP. My big concern is getting timely input from the Heather Lee. As you know she is very busy.

From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Gray, Neil D.
Subject: E 12th St Parcel, ENA extension
Hi Neil,
The ENA with UrbanCore expires July 2 nd and I need to amend it to grant a 180 day extension
(ending January 2, 2015)
I used generous outside dates for the items that require extension but do you think we need to be
more strict? I am trying to strike a balance between being strict and being realistic.
The goal is to get all CEQA and permit approvals before entering into a DDA in January/February
2014; and then sell the land by June 2015, during the DDA period.
So, given the following schedule of adoption of the LMSAP:
7/25/14
"Final FEIR "
8/11/14
LPAB
9/3/14 Planning Commission
9/30/14 Council CED Committee
10/7/14 Council, 1st Reading
10/21/14 Council, 2nd Reading
I am assuming:
Admin Draft of Projects CEQA document due by 9/30/14, but should it be sooner since
LMSAP FEIR will be published 7/25/14? What is LSAs schedule on this?
Application to zoning and planning along with schematic design plans (for selected project
and program description), including for adjacent park due by 7/31/14 -- but can this be
later? I dont know if 7/31/14 is reasonable to expect at this point.
PRAC & Planning Commission: November 2014
Please let me know any comments you have on this revised schedule or if you think it is OK as is.
Thank you!
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Li, Hui Chang

"Christine Cherdboonmuang"
RE: E. 12th St. rescheduled on City Council?
Thursday, April 16, 2015 4:45:00 PM
Hi Christine,
First, I want to clarify that this 12th St DDA item scheduled for May 5th is not a *Public Hearing
Item*, it is just a regular item for the City Council to take legislative action. (If you look on the
agenda, Item 9 is reserved for items that are Public Hearings there is a distinction.)
If the Council passes the Ordinance on May 5th, it will automatically* go to the next regularly
schedule City Council meeting (which in this case will be May 19th ) for a second reading. Two
readings are required by City law for passage of City Ordinances.
(*Note that when I say automatic there are at times exceptions to this, but rarely.)
There is opportunity for public comment on an item at both the first reading and the second reading
of an Ordinance, but public comments are more meaningful during the first reading. When an
Ordinance is passed at the first reading, usually, it is pretty much a done deal by the time of the
second reading.
I hope this answers your question.
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Christine Cherdboonmuang [mailto:christine.apocc@gmail.com]

Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 1:51 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: Re: E. 12th St. rescheduled on City Council?
Thanks Hui Chang! Is there a 2nd hearing already scheduled, or will that be scheduled later?
I also heard that there is no public hearing in the 2nd reading--is that correct? cc
On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 12:30 PM, Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com> wrote:
There was no talk of 12th St DDA item at Rules today so that means it will stay on May 5th City
Council agenda.
From: Li, Hui Chang
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 4:50 PM
To: 'Christine Cherdboonmuang'
Subject: RE: E. 12th St. rescheduled on City Council?
Hi Christine,
CED decided to schedule this item for May 5th .

The City Council agenda for May 5th will be published 10 days before, on April 24th . The
Supplemental Report will be published 3 days before, on May 1st.
Note however it is possible that this item will get rescheduled to April 21st at tomorrows
Rules Committee meeting. Please check with me again following Rules to find out if that
happened. (My sense at this point is that it wont).
Thanks,
_____________________________________________
Hui-Chang Li


Tel: 510.238.6239
Fax: 510.238.3691
From: Christine Cherdboonmuang [mailto:christine.apocc@gmail.com]

Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 2:20 PM
To: Li, Hui Chang
Subject: E. 12th St. rescheduled on City Council?
Hi Hui Chang,
I heard that the E. 12th St. item is rescheduled and is no longer on the 4/21 agenda? Can you
confirm that it will be on 5/5? When will the 5/5 agenda be published?
Thank you, Christine
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Gray, Neil D.
Adam.Weinstein@lsa-assoc.com
Li, Hui Chang; "Ronnie Turner"; "Faye Paulson"; Lee, Heather; Ferracane, Christina
RE: E. 12th St. Tower Project
Monday, February 03, 2014 4:50:04 PM
CEQA Guidelines 15183.3 Eligibility_13_0311.docx
Here is a summary of our next steps and approach from our meeting last Friday:
The project will utilize the following exemptions: 15182, 15332 (including the exceptions to
the exemptions), and 15183.3 (see attached checklist). Note that 15182 and 15183.3
require similar analyses.
Look at the Citys thresholds to determine whether wind or shadow studies are necessary.
Study traffic impacts and the LMSP traffic study to determine if immediate traffic
configurations need to be analyzed.
Ill be awaiting your revised scope.

Thanks,
____________________
Planning and Zoning
City of Oakland
(510)238-3878
From: Li, Hui Chang

Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 5:08 PM
To: Gray, Neil D.
Cc: 'Faye Paulson'; 'Michael Johnson'; Ronnie Turner
Subject: RE: E. 12th St. Tower Project
Neil, whats the status of getting this meeting set up?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Ronnie Turner [mailto:rtdevelops@comcast.net]

Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10:53 AM
To: Gray, Neil D.
Cc: 'Faye Paulson'; 'Michael Johnson'; Li, Hui Chang
Thanks Neil.
Ronnie M. Turner, President

TURNER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE GROUP
4100 Redwood Road, Suite 170
Oakland, CA 94619
510.395.2766 Direct
510.250.0853 Fax
www.TurnerDevelopmentRG.com
From: Gray, Neil D. [mailto:NGray@oaklandnet.com]
To: Ronnie Turner
Cc: Faye Paulson; Michael Johnson; Li, Hui Chang
Hi,
The City Attorney should be there so Ill need to coordinate with her. Ill get back to you ADAP.
--Neil
To: Gray, Neil D.
Subject: E. 12th St. Tower Project
Neil,
Happy New Year. Neil we would like to meet towards the end of next week with city project staff
and our CEQA consultant on the proposed Scope/CEQA. Please let me know a couple of dates and
times towards the end of next week where you can convene the appropriate city staff for this
meeting. Thanking you in advance for your prompt response to this request.
Best,


Oakland, CA 94619
510.395.2766 Direct
510.250.0853 Fax
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Li, Hui Chang

Gray, Neil D.
Friday, April 11, 2014 11:39:00 AM
Hi Neil, How are you?

I am wondering if you could you provide me an update on the CEQA review for the 12th St
Parcel?
Has LSA provided a Scope of Work and has the City approved it? If so, can you email me a copy
of the SOW and schedule?
I am assuming from previous meetings I have been a part of that the Developer is aiming to get
CEQA approval at the same time (or shortly after) the EIR for LMSAP is adopted, scheduled for
June 2013? Is that still correct? Do you know if LSA on schedule with their CEQA review for
this project?
My role is to keep track of when the UrbanCore will be ready to enter into a DDA with the City
and to be ready to prepare that staff report for City Council approval. Also, the City
Administrators Office is asking for updates on parcels that can be sold to balance the budget,
which includes this one.
Thank you for any information.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Adam Weinstein [mailto:Adam.Weinstein@lsa-assoc.com]

To: Gray, Neil D.
Cc: Li, Hui Chang; Ronnie Turner; Faye Paulson; Lee, Heather; Ferracane, Christina;
Shannon.Allen@lsa-assoc.com
Neil Thanks for the summary. Were working on the revised scope of work now.
Thanks, Adam
Adam Weinstein, AICP, Associate
LSA Associates, Inc.
2215 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 672-5645

To: Adam Weinstein
Cc: Li, Hui Chang; Ronnie Turner; Faye Paulson; Lee, Heather; Ferracane, Christina

Thanks,
____________________
Planning and Zoning
City of Oakland
(510)238-3878
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Gray, Neil D.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239

To: Gray, Neil D.
Thanks Neil.

Oakland, CA 94619
510.395.2766 Direct
510.250.0853 Fax
To: Ronnie Turner
Cc: Faye Paulson; Michael Johnson; Li, Hui Chang
Hi,
The City Attorney should be there so Ill need to coordinate with her. Ill get back to you ADAP.
--Neil
To: Gray, Neil D.
Subject: E. 12th St. Tower Project
Neil,
Happy New Year. Neil we would like to meet towards the end of next week with city project staff
and our CEQA consultant on the proposed Scope/CEQA. Please let me know a couple of dates and
times towards the end of next week where you can convene the appropriate city staff for this
meeting. Thanking you in advance for your prompt response to this request.
Best,


Oakland, CA 94619
510.395.2766 Direct
510.250.0853 Fax
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Li, Hui Chang

Gray, Neil D.
Friday, April 18, 2014 5:29:00 PM
Re Email 3 of 3 with Attachments.msg
Hi Neil,
The developer has sent me the proposed Scope from LSA for the CEQA work for Lake Merritt
Towers (dated February 28, 2014). It seems they were hold off on sending this proposal to us
because they find the cost of the wind study to be high ($43,500 or 64% of the total cost estimate).
Do you agree? It seems like Developer still wants to negotiate this price down somehow. Do you
think its possible? I am not sure how this customarily works.
Anyway, I am forwarding to you for your review and comments the proposal as-is, since City
must affirmatively approve (in writing) proposed scope of work (including that of subconsultants)
before scope is finalized.
What would be the next step? Should I schedule a meeting for all of us or will you do that? Please
let me know.
Thank you,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239
From: Adam Weinstein [mailto:Adam.Weinstein@lsa-assoc.com]

To: Gray, Neil D.
Cc: Li, Hui Chang; Ronnie Turner; Faye Paulson; Lee, Heather; Ferracane, Christina;
Shannon.Allen@lsa-assoc.com
Neil Thanks for the summary. Were working on the revised scope of work now.
Thanks, Adam
Adam Weinstein, AICP, Associate
LSA Associates, Inc.
2215 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 672-5645
To: Adam Weinstein
Cc: Li, Hui Chang; Ronnie Turner; Faye Paulson; Lee, Heather; Ferracane, Christina

Thanks,
____________________
Planning and Zoning
City of Oakland
(510)238-3878
From: Li, Hui Chang

To: Gray, Neil D.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hui-Chang Li

City of Oakland
Oakland CA 94612
Tel 510-238-6239


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Li, Hui Chang

Urban Economic Analyst

CITY OF OAKLAND, Economic & Workforce Development Department

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5313, Oakland CA 94612

From: Michael Johnson [mailto:mjohnson@urbancorellc.com]

Li, Hui Chang

Urban Economic Analyst

CITY OF OAKLAND, Economic & Workforce Development Department

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5313, Oakland CA 94612

Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 5:29 PM

Thank you, Christia. Very helpful.

Urban Economic Analyst

CITY OF OAKLAND, Economic & Workforce Development Department

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5313, Oakland CA 94612

From: Mulvey, Christia

Christia Katz Mulvey

Got it, so I think the language below is fine.

From: Schlenk, Sarah

Subject: RE: cost implications for 12th St DDA

See edits below.

Urban Economic Analyst

CITY OF OAKLAND, Economic & Workforce Development Department

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5313, Oakland CA 94612

Li, Hui Chang

Urban Economic Analyst

CITY OF OAKLAND, Economic & Workforce Development Department

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5313, Oakland CA 94612

From: Gerard, Jennie

Ok, sure thing.

Urban Economic Analyst

CITY OF OAKLAND, Economic & Workforce Development Department

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5313, Oakland CA 94612

From: Gerard, Jennie

Hello Patrick and Hui Chang,

Li, Hui Chang

Urban Economic Analyst

CITY OF OAKLAND, Economic & Workforce Development Department

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5313, Oakland CA 94612

From: Theresa Wallace [mailto:Theresa.Wallace@lsa-assoc.com]

Let me know if you have questions or concerns.

CPP WIND ENGINEERING & AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS

From: Theresa Wallace

Urban Economic Analyst

CITY OF OAKLAND, Economic & Workforce Development Department

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5313, Oakland CA 94612

From: jamesevann@aol.com [mailto:jamesevann@aol.com]

the Winter Solstice

-----Original Message----From: Li, Hui Chang <HLi@oaklandnet.com>

Hi James and Naomi,

From: jamesevann@aol.com [mailto:jamesevann@aol.com]

From: Li, Hui Chang

Feel free to give me a call if thats easier. Thank you!

Urban Economic Analyst

CITY OF OAKLAND, Economic & Workforce Development Department

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5313, Oakland CA 94612

From: Theresa Wallace [mailto:Theresa.Wallace@lsa-assoc.com]

Please let me know how you would like to proceed.

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From: Theresa Wallace

From: Li, Hui Chang [mailto:HLi@oaklandnet.com]